Hi Ferris et al,
I am an Australian and an operational trainee in Canada and as a trainee ("experienced controller program" ie recruitment program for qualified foreigners) am on just over $70,000CAD (equal to upper increments Oz FPC). When rated I can expect over $100K CAD with minimal overtime. Top increment (about 8 years for moi) milking the overtime makes just over $150K CAD (taking home over 90K AUD).
Just thought you can add this to the "grass is greener" list.
Mr Ulm be careful what you wish for....